SKM terms ‘Zero FIR’ eyewash, to hold ‘mahapanchayat’ in Delhi on March 14
9 months, 3 weeks ago

SKM terms ‘Zero FIR’ eyewash, to hold ‘mahapanchayat’ in Delhi on March 14

Hindustan Times  

Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Saturday termed the ‘Zero FIR’ lodged by Punjab Police in the matter of the death of 21-year-old farmer Shubh Karan Singh as an ‘eyewash.’ Farm leader Harinder Singh Lakhowal addressing a press conference in Ludhiana on Saturday. SKM also announced their itinerary for the scheduled ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’ at Ram Leela ground in Delhi on March 14 and will also attend the prayer meet of Shubh Karan Singh at his native place village Balloh in Bathinda on March 3. Addressing the media, Bhartiya Kisan Union president Harinder Singh Lakhowal said that the farmers will start gathering in Delhi from March 12. “The six-member committee formed to hold meetings with Sarwan Singh Pandher and Jagjit Singh Dallewal – part of SKM, have been invited to join the mahapanchayat in Delhi.

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Farmer leader Pandher urges SKM to unite with farmers protesting at Punjab-Haryana border
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1 week, 2 days ago

Farmer leader Pandher urges SKM to unite with farmers protesting at Punjab-Haryana border

New Indian Express  

Recently the senior leaders of SKM had met the agitating farmers of the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march, including Jagjit Singh Dallewal of SKM, who has been on a fast-unto-death agitation since November 26, at Khanauri on the Punjab-Haryana border. The SKM is not part of the ‘Delhi Chalo’ protest which is led by the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and SKM. Farmers under …

Farmers Return to Delhi Borders: MSP Laws and Land Compensation Trigger Fresh Protests
1 week, 2 days ago

Farmers Return to Delhi Borders: MSP Laws and Land Compensation Trigger Fresh Protests

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 14, 2024 20:14 IST - 8 MINS READ Farmer issues are once again coming into focus as Delhi’s borders simmer with renewed unrest. This time, the demands revolve around enhanced compensation for land acquired in parts of the National Capital Region in western Uttar Pradesh, alongside the Central government’s unfulfilled assurances on long-term agrarian challenges. It has …

Farmer leaders meet fasting Dallewal at Punjab-Haryana border, seek to bring together divided unions
1 week, 4 days ago

Farmer leaders meet fasting Dallewal at Punjab-Haryana border, seek to bring together divided unions

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Senior leaders of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha met the agitating farmers of the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march, including Jagjit Singh Dallewal of SKM, who has been on a fast-unto-death agitation since November 26, at Khanauri on the Punjab-Haryana border. But now these farmers unions might get together under one umbrella body again as they have a common agenda for the …

Farm unions to finalise modalities of Delhi march today
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1 month ago

Farm unions to finalise modalities of Delhi march today

Hindustan Times  

Rope in other state units, plan fast, gherao of BJP leaders Both the protesting farmer unions have been staying put on the Punjab and Haryana borders since February 13. The protest march will start from the Shambhu protest site on December 6, before which, Sanyukt Kisan Morcha convener Jagjeet Singh Dallewal will start fast unto death from November 26 at …

Protesting farmer unions not to hold talks with SC-formed panel
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Protesting farmer unions not to hold talks with SC-formed panel

Hindustan Times  

Strap: Say high-powered committee lacks authority to resolve their demands, including legal guarantee for MSP Farmer unions protesting on the Punjab-Haryana border for the past over seven months have decided not to engage in talks with the Supreme Court-appointed high-powered committee. Patiala Farmer unions protesting on the Punjab-Haryana border for the past over seven months have decided not to engage …

Will resume agitation on pending demands of legal guarantee to MSP, farm loan waiver: SKM
5 months, 1 week ago

Will resume agitation on pending demands of legal guarantee to MSP, farm loan waiver: SKM

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Farmers' body SKM on Thursday announced it will resume its agitation over its pending demands, including a legal guarantee to MSP and loan waiver, and submit a memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi.The Samyukt Kisan Morcha, an umbrella organisation of farm unions that led the 2020-21 farmers' …

Farmer unions to protest during PM’s visit
7 months ago

Farmer unions to protest during PM’s visit

Hindustan Times  

Farmer unions have announced to hold protests against Prime Minister Narendra Modi who will kick off his Punjab campaign with a mega rally in Patiala on May 23, followed by mass meetings in Jalandhar and Gurdaspur on May 24. We want to peacefully and democratically protest against his visit to Patiala as the BJP government has failed to fulfil the …

SKM to hold protest on April 8 in Chandigarh over the privatisation of grain markets
8 months, 3 weeks ago

SKM to hold protest on April 8 in Chandigarh over the privatisation of grain markets

Hindustan Times  

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha Punjab unit has decided to hold a protest against the Bharatiya Janata Party over the privatisation of grain markets in Punjab on April 8 at Chandigarh. The leaders of different farm unions held a meeting at Jalandhar on Friday and condemned the Union government for forcing the state government to permit opening silos under 26 market …

BJP ends alliance with SKM; to contest Lok Sabha, Assembly polls in Sikkim alone
9 months ago

BJP ends alliance with SKM; to contest Lok Sabha, Assembly polls in Sikkim alone

The Hindu  

March 23, 2024 09:06 pm | Updated 09:17 pm IST - Gangtok The BJP on March 23 called off its alliance with the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha and announced that the party would go alone in the simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in the Himalayan State. Mr. Thapa said that he told the central leadership that the State unit …

Kisan Mahapanchayat resolves to oust BJP, gets trade unions’ support
9 months, 1 week ago

Kisan Mahapanchayat resolves to oust BJP, gets trade unions’ support

The Hindu  

Thousands of farmers, who gathered in New Delhi on Thursday for a ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’ under the Samyukt Kisan Morcha’s banner, resolved to defeat the BJP in the upcoming Lok Sabha election. Alleging that the policies of the Centre had been “pro-corporate and anti-farmer”, the SKM gave a call for mass protests against the BJP, and to observe ‘save democracy day’ …

Kisan Mahapanchayat on March 14: Will block rail, road traffic if stopped from going to Delhi, says SKM
9 months, 1 week ago

Kisan Mahapanchayat on March 14: Will block rail, road traffic if stopped from going to Delhi, says SKM

Hindustan Times  

Farmer body Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Monday announced that more than 50,000 farmers from Punjab will reach Ram Leela Maidan in Delhi to attend the ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’ on March 14. SKM leader Hardev Singh Sandhu, while talking to media, said one of their teams is arranging permission from the government to hold the event, but they will definitely march towards …

Farmers’ attempts to unite hit a stalemate
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Farmers’ attempts to unite hit a stalemate

Hindustan Times  

Patiala : The six-member committee formed by the Samyukta Kisan Morch, an umbrella body of 37 farmer organisation, is yet to hold talks with SKM and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, which are spearheading the “Delhi Chalo” protest. “So far, they have not held talks with us,” said Sarwan Singh Pandher of the Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee. Farmer factions – SKM, BKU …

Ghaziabad, western UP witnesses low-key farmer protests
10 months ago

Ghaziabad, western UP witnesses low-key farmer protests

Hindustan Times  

Even as the standoff between the police and farmer groups led by Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee Morcha continued for the ninth day at the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana, certain farmer groups in Ghaziabad and western Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday staged low-key protests in support. Scores of farmers and supporters of the Bharatiya Kisan Union …

Farm protest to gain momentum in west UP
10 months ago

Farm protest to gain momentum in west UP

Hindustan Times  

MEERUT: The farmers’ movement is expected to intensify in western UP in the coming days after both factions of the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha rejected the proposal of the union government to provide time-bound MSP on a few crops. A mahapanchayat convened at BKU’s headquarters in Sisauli town of Muzaffarnagar on February 17 discussed ways and means to extend support to …

Farmers protest 2024 updates: Centre-Farmers to hold 4th round of talks today
10 months ago

Farmers protest 2024 updates: Centre-Farmers to hold 4th round of talks today

The Hindu  

February 18, 2024 20:09 Our struggle will continue even if the model code of conduct for the Lok Sabha elections comes into force, says farm leader Rajewal The Samyukta Kisan Morcha will gherao the residences of BJP leaders in Punjab for three days from Tuesday to press the Centre into accepting the farmers’ demands. SKM leader Balbir Singh Rajewal said …

Farmers protest highlights: 'Delhi chalo' march on hold after meeting with govt
10 months ago

Farmers protest highlights: 'Delhi chalo' march on hold after meeting with govt

Hindustan Times  

Feb 18, 2024 7:32 PM IST On Sunday, the Communist Party of India leader Hannan Mollah claimed that no protest is being held by SKM on the border of Delhi, rather, three-four organisations that separated from SKM after the movement in the year 2020 are agitating and taking their name. Last time in the year 2020, when there was a …

SKM bandh call: Commuters left stranded as many buses stay off roads in Punjab
10 months, 1 week ago

SKM bandh call: Commuters left stranded as many buses stay off roads in Punjab

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Commuters in Punjab faced inconvenience on Friday as many buses stayed off the roads in response to the Samyukta Kisan Morcha's call for a 'Bharat Bandh' to press the government to accept farmers' demands including a legal guarantee of MSP. Punjab Roadways, Punbus and PRTC Contract Workers' Union are supporting the Samyukta Kisan Morcha's bandh call. Many farmer bodies …

SKM reports detainment of around 100 Karnataka farmers at Bhopal
10 months, 1 week ago

SKM reports detainment of around 100 Karnataka farmers at Bhopal

India TV News  

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha disclosed that approximately 100 farmers from Karnataka, en route to the national capital to partake in the scheduled protest on February 13, were halted by state police authorities at Bhopal. Criticism of government actions Expressing disappointment, Shanthakumar criticised the government's stance, highlighting the contradiction between peace talks held with SKM and other farmer bodies and the …

Farmers meet Agriculture Minister, demand fulfilment of promises; SKM’s Mahapanchayat decides on nationwide protests
1 year, 9 months ago

Farmers meet Agriculture Minister, demand fulfilment of promises; SKM’s Mahapanchayat decides on nationwide protests

The Hindu  

Thousands of farmers assembled in Delhi on March 20 for the ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’ organised by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha to remind the Centre of its unfulfilled promises before protestors dispersed in November 2021 after a 13-month-long agitation at Delhi’s borders. A delegation of SKM leaders met with Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and submitted two memorandums on the pending …

Lakhs of farmers headed to Delhi's Ramlila Maidan for 'kisan mahapanchayat' tomorrow: SKM
1 year, 9 months ago

Lakhs of farmers headed to Delhi's Ramlila Maidan for 'kisan mahapanchayat' tomorrow: SKM

India Today  

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha on Sunday said lakhs of farmers from across the country are on their way to Delhi to participate in the 'kisan mahapanchayat' that will be held at Ramlila Maidan on March 20. The 'kisan mahapanchayat' will be held to press for a legal guarantee on the minimum support price, the SKM, an umbrella body of farmers' …

Samyukt Kisan Morcha to campaign against BJP during Gujarat Assembly election
2 years, 1 month ago

Samyukt Kisan Morcha to campaign against BJP during Gujarat Assembly election

The Hindu  

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha has decided to campaign against the BJP in the Gujarat Assembly elections, raising various issues of farmers. The SKM has also decided to launch a national campaign on the second anniversary of the farmers’ protests urging the Centre to implement all the promises it made before withdrawing the protests last December. Addressing a press conference, SKM …

SKM stir in Lakhimpur enters second day, Rakesh Tikait asks farmers to be ready for nationwide agitation
2 years, 4 months ago

SKM stir in Lakhimpur enters second day, Rakesh Tikait asks farmers to be ready for nationwide agitation

Firstpost  

The agitation has gained strength since its start on Thursday with prominent leaders, including SKM core committee member Dharshan Singh Pal, Swaraj India national convener Yogendra Yadav and social activist Medha Patekar, addressing the dharna Lakhimpur Kheri: Bhartiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait exhorted farmers to be ready for a massive nationwide agitation over their demands as a 75-hour sit-in …

SKM rejects govt's MSP panel, says 'so-called farmer leaders' who backed three farm laws in panel
2 years, 5 months ago

SKM rejects govt's MSP panel, says 'so-called farmer leaders' who backed three farm laws in panel

Firstpost  

Senior SKM member Darshan Pal alleged the Centre’s committee looks ‘bogus’ as it does not talk about ensuring the legal rights of farmers. New Delhi: The Samyukta Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of farmer unions, on Tuesday rejected the government’s committee on minimum support price, saying “so-called farmer leaders” who supported the now-repealed farm laws are its members. Senior SKM …

SKM accuses Centre of going back on its promises to farmers, plans 'Protest Against Betrayal' meetings
2 years, 5 months ago

SKM accuses Centre of going back on its promises to farmers, plans 'Protest Against Betrayal' meetings

Firstpost  

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha has accused the Centre of completely reneging on the written promises made to the farmers when the protest was lifted on 9 December last year. New Delhi: The Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Sunday expressed its disappointment against the Union government and accused the Centre of completely reneging on the written promises made to the farmers when …

SKM likely to meet in Delhi tomorrow to re-start farmers’ protests: Report
2 years, 9 months ago

SKM likely to meet in Delhi tomorrow to re-start farmers’ protests: Report

Live Mint  

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha, group of over 40 farm organisations that spearheaded years-long protest over farm laws against Centre, is likely to meet in Delhi on March 14 to discuss re-starting agitation, The Hindustan Times reported on Sunday. I am with the SKM,” Rakesh Tikait, leader of the Bharatiya Kisan Union, a farmers’ group, told HT. According to the report, …

Farm agitation called off as SKM leaders accept Centre’s proposal
3 years ago

Farm agitation called off as SKM leaders accept Centre’s proposal

The Hindu  

Thousands of protesting farmers camped out on the borders of Delhi for 380 days are set to go home on Saturday, after marking a ‘vijay diwas’ to celebrate the achievement of most of their demands. On Thursday, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, a joint platform of protesting farm unions, announced that it had accepted the Central government’s proposal to resolve pending …

Will farmers call off protest? SKM to take final decision in today's meet
3 years ago

Will farmers call off protest? SKM to take final decision in today's meet

India TV News  

Highlights SKM will hold another crucial meeting today to discuss future of farm protests After Tuesday's meeting, SKM responded to govt's draft on pending demands Reports say farmers may announce end of protest after today's meeting The Samyukta Kisan Morcha is slated to take the final call on the year-long farmers' agitation at a crucial meeting today around 2 pm. …

Farmers protest: SKM crucial meet tomorrow, crowd begins to thin at Delhi's Singhu border
3 years ago

Farmers protest: SKM crucial meet tomorrow, crowd begins to thin at Delhi's Singhu border

India TV News  

Highlights SKM on Saturday formed a five-member panel for dialogue with government on their pending demands Crucial SKM meet tomorrow to decide the future course of movement Ahead of the next meeting of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha on December 7, the protesting farmers at the Singhu border started preparations to return to their homes in Punjab. The Samyukta Kisan Morcha …

Farmers Protest: SKM meeting concludes, 5-member committee formed to hold talks on MSP with govt
3 years ago

Farmers Protest: SKM meeting concludes, 5-member committee formed to hold talks on MSP with govt

India TV News  

Highlights The SKM held a crucial meeting to discuss the future course of farmers' agitation. Earlier today, Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait said, "We will decide how the agitation should move forward and how the talks with the governments should go ahead." Some people held discussions with thw government yesterday, they have come from haryana and they will share …

SKM to Hold Meeting on Nov 27 to Decide Farmers' Future Course of Action
3 years, 1 month ago

SKM to Hold Meeting on Nov 27 to Decide Farmers' Future Course of Action

News 18  

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha will hold another meeting on November 27 to decide future course of action while the planned march to Parliament by farmers on November 29 will go ahead as per schedule, farmer leader Balbir Singh Rajewal said on Sunday. Addressing a press conference at Singhu border following a meeting, Rajewal said, "We discussed the repeal of farm …

Farmers' protest: SKM urges Centre to maintain smooth supply of fertilisers, tackle black marketing
3 years, 1 month ago

Farmers' protest: SKM urges Centre to maintain smooth supply of fertilisers, tackle black marketing

India TV News  

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha on Sunday urged the centre to ensure the smooth supply of fertilisers in the country and control their price rise and black-marketing. The farm union collective also said in its press release that a passage for movement of two wheelers and ambulances has been made at the Tikri Border, in addition to the traffic passage allowed …

SKM to hold meeting on Saturday to discuss what to do after removal of barricades at Delhi border
3 years, 1 month ago

SKM to hold meeting on Saturday to discuss what to do after removal of barricades at Delhi border

India Today  

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha will hold an internal meeting on Saturday to discuss what to do after the Delhi Police removed the barricades at the Ghazipur and Tikri border protest sites. Signed off by media in-charge Dharmendra Malik, the statement read, "There is no confusion about the status at Ghazipur border. After the police removed the barricades at Ghazipur border, …

SKM postpones Lucknow Kisan Mahapanchayat to November 22
3 years, 2 months ago

SKM postpones Lucknow Kisan Mahapanchayat to November 22

India TV News  

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha has decided to postpone its October 26 Kisan Mahapanchayat in Lucknow due to adverse weather conditions and the ongoing harvest season. After the Lakhimpur Kheri incident in which eight people, including four farmers, were killed, the SKM had announced a Kisan Mahapanchayat to be organised in Lucknow on October 26. On Thursday, the SKM, which has …

BJP Terms 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' in Muzaffarnagar 'Election Meeting'
3 years, 3 months ago

BJP Terms 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' in Muzaffarnagar 'Election Meeting'

News 18  

The BJP on Sunday termed the ‘Kisan mahapanchayat’ organised in Muzaffarnagar an “election meeting” and accused its organisers of indulging in politics with assembly polls approaching in a number of states, including Uttar Pradesh. Thousands of farmers from Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring states gathered at Muzaffarnagar on Sunday for the ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat organised by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha to protest …

Nuh Kisan Mahapanchayat: SKM sounds call to 'choke Delhi' from south Haryana
3 years, 3 months ago

Nuh Kisan Mahapanchayat: SKM sounds call to 'choke Delhi' from south Haryana

India Today  

It's roughly 11 in the morning. Due to the nine-month-long farmers' agitation, the BJP and Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar have been facing public anger all across the agrarian state, except in the southern belt. Show of strength by farmers at the Kisan Mahapanchayat in Nuh, Haryana on Sunday When Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait joined the Mahapanchayat, …

Delhi Police to meet farmers' on Sunday ahead of Parliament protest
3 years, 5 months ago

Delhi Police to meet farmers' on Sunday ahead of Parliament protest

India TV News  

Officials of the Delhi Police will meet a delegation of farmers on Sunday ahead of their planned protest in front of the parliament during its monsoon session to demand scrapping of the contentious farm laws and a legal guarantee on MSP. The Samyukta Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of over 40 farmer unions, has planned that around 200 farmers will …

Farmers' Body Invites Trade Unions, Transporter Associations to Plan Nationwide 'Bharat Bandh' on Mar 26
3 years, 9 months ago

Farmers' Body Invites Trade Unions, Transporter Associations to Plan Nationwide 'Bharat Bandh' on Mar 26

News 18  

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of 40 farmers’ unions, on Saturday invited trade unions, transporter and retailers associations and other mass organisations for a meeting to plan the nationwide ’Bharat Bandh’ on March 26. For planning this better, we are organising a meeting at Kajaria Tiles Showroom, opposite Malwa Hyundai Showroom at Kundli, Sonepat district, Haryana, at 12 …

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